
As most of the Bay Area was settling in to watch game 3 of the World Series, fans of the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants could think of little else. All eyes were on Candlestick Park on that warm fall day in October 1989, and no one
by Linda Hemmila
Last update: October, 18, 2023 Update: According to RPD, Empress has been located and reunited with her family. Empress Watson hasn't been seen since October 7, and her family and Richmond police are asking for help locating her. According to the family, Empress, who is 11 years old,
by Linda HemmilaAs the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bicycle and pedestrian pilot project comes to an end, local bicycle advocacy organization Rich City Rides has launched a petition drive to save the trail. The $20 million six-mile bicycle and pedestrian path opened as a Caltrans and Metropolitan Transportation Commission pilot project in 2019.
by Soren Hemmila
Weekends in Richmond can be busy, and this one is no exception. Saturday offered many events starting off early with the Ring of Fire eclipse watch party hosted by the Main Library. Fog and low clouds did their best to eliminate any chance of viewing the eclipes, but the people
by Linda Hemmila
■ Annual Eclipse Viewing Party Richmond Library Main Courtyard 9-10 am Saturday, October 14th Free solar viewing glasses. Eclipse is at 9:19 am, so don't be late! ■ Pick of the Patch Pumpkin Patch at Hilltop Mall This pumpkin patch offers tons of inflatable fun for children ages 2-12
by Linda Hemmila
A new initiative aims to amend the Richmond city charter by introducing primary municipal elections to ensure that elected officials receive a majority of the votes. If approved by voters, the amendment will add a nonpartisan primary to the process of how residents choose their leaders. In the current system,
by Soren Hemmila
Reports of thick, black smoke brought out first responders to Richmond's Health Center at 100 38th Street just after 5 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters had to use saws to gain entry into the building, which has been vacant for several years. The cause of the fire is currently
by Linda Hemmila
Last update: 2:55 pm Tuesday, October 10, 2023 A big rig plowed into a toll booth at the Richmond Bridge Monday night, killing the driver and leaving the bridge closed for hours as responders worked to extinguish the blaze and assess the damage. The driver, identified as Jasbir Khaira,
by Linda Hemmila
As most of the Bay Area was settling in to watch game 3 of the World Series, fans of the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants could think of little else. All eyes were on Candlestick Park on that warm fall day in October 1989, and no one
by Linda Hemmila
This story was updated at 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2025 If you are waiting for your garbage to be picked up today, forget about it. A nationwide strike is affecting local waste removal, cancelling all scheduled pickups for Tuesday and possibly Wednesday. County Supervisor John Gioia posted

Residents came from all parts of the city braving the wind and typical cold temperatures Thursday to partake of Richmond’s own, city-sponsored Independence Day celebration along the waterfront at Marina Bay Park, which, in a nod to the city’s uniqueness, occurs on July 3rd — or what has become

Visible flaring at Richmond's Chevron refinery sent a cloud of smoke wafting over Richmond Saturday afternoon, triggering an air quality advisory and alarming residents who watched the cloud — and their concerns grow. Flaring from two stacks, along with a plume of smoke coming from the Richmond Refinery, was

This story was updated on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 7:50 p.m. A man was coaxed down from a power structure Friday afternoon with the help of local mental health officials, ending a standoff that began Tuesday morning when the individual scaled PG&E equipment at South

Last updated on May 3, 2025, at 2:24 p.m. Neighbors near San Pablo and Solano Avenues awoke to the sounds of small explosions early Saturday morning after a fire broke out at the Exotic Clouds Gift Shop. Firefighters were dispatched to the shop at 12557 San Pablo Avenue

Baltic Kiss has lost their bid to keep the music playing in Richmond. One of the few venues willing to book indie and rock bands, the club closed abruptly this week after a lengthy court battle over back rent and a history of financial trouble. Thursday night, musicians booked as

The Richmond City Council voted Tuesday to extend its moratorium on new tobacco retailers for an additional 12 months, citing growing concerns over illegal sales, youth access to tobacco, and non-compliance with licensing regulations. The original moratorium, enacted in April 2024, was set for 45 days and extended for nearly

Richmond firefighters responded to the 100 block of Espee Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday for a commercial structure fire at the former Burnt Ramen punk rock music club. Firefighters said when they arrived at the scene they found smoke and flames coming from the two-story structure. As crews

As most of the Bay Area was settling in to watch game 3 of the World Series, fans of the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants could think of little else. All eyes were on Candlestick Park on that warm fall day in October 1989, and no one
by Linda Hemmila
Last update: October, 18, 2023 Update: According to RPD, Empress has been located and reunited with her family. Empress Watson hasn't been seen since October 7, and her family and Richmond police are asking for help locating her. According to the family, Empress, who is 11 years old,
by Linda HemmilaAs the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bicycle and pedestrian pilot project comes to an end, local bicycle advocacy organization Rich City Rides has launched a petition drive to save the trail. The $20 million six-mile bicycle and pedestrian path opened as a Caltrans and Metropolitan Transportation Commission pilot project in 2019.
by Soren Hemmila
Weekends in Richmond can be busy, and this one is no exception. Saturday offered many events starting off early with the Ring of Fire eclipse watch party hosted by the Main Library. Fog and low clouds did their best to eliminate any chance of viewing the eclipes, but the people
by Linda Hemmila
■ Annual Eclipse Viewing Party Richmond Library Main Courtyard 9-10 am Saturday, October 14th Free solar viewing glasses. Eclipse is at 9:19 am, so don't be late! ■ Pick of the Patch Pumpkin Patch at Hilltop Mall This pumpkin patch offers tons of inflatable fun for children ages 2-12
by Linda Hemmila
A new initiative aims to amend the Richmond city charter by introducing primary municipal elections to ensure that elected officials receive a majority of the votes. If approved by voters, the amendment will add a nonpartisan primary to the process of how residents choose their leaders. In the current system,
by Soren Hemmila
Reports of thick, black smoke brought out first responders to Richmond's Health Center at 100 38th Street just after 5 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters had to use saws to gain entry into the building, which has been vacant for several years. The cause of the fire is currently
by Linda Hemmila
Last update: 2:55 pm Tuesday, October 10, 2023 A big rig plowed into a toll booth at the Richmond Bridge Monday night, killing the driver and leaving the bridge closed for hours as responders worked to extinguish the blaze and assess the damage. The driver, identified as Jasbir Khaira,
by Linda Hemmila




